In an inpatient setting, the diagnosis code(s) reported must support the ________ for the patient to require acute care in a hospital setting.

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In an inpatient setting, the diagnosis code(s) reported must support the medical necessity for the patient to require acute care in a hospital setting. The other options listed (nonessential modifiers, external cause, and classification systems) do not directly relate to the requirement for acute care in a hospital setting.

In an Inpatient Setting, the Diagnosis Code(s) Reported Must Support